National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame

The NFF is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 2004 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee Dick Strahm.

Strahm led the University of Findlay Oilers to four national titles while winning 73.6% of his games.

"Dick Strahm devoted his life to developing young men and building a championship culture at Findlay that left a lasting mark on college football," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. "His extraordinary success with the Oliers and his impact on generations of student-athletes are forever immortalized in the NFF College Football Hall of Fame. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, former players, and all who were fortunate enough to know him."

NFF Hall of Fame Coach Dick Strahm Passes Away at 92 - National Football Foundation Dick Strahm, a 2004 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee who coached at Findlay (OH) from 1975-98 while leading the Oilers to four national titles, passed away June 9. He was 92.

The NFF traveled to Stephenville (TX) High School last month to formally present the Yellowjackets with the 2025-26 NFF Hatchell Cup Presented by Bob’s Steak & Chop House.

Stephenville claimed the honor in February as the top high school football team in the nation for their combined achievements.

The Yellowjackets posted a perfect 4.0 GPA while completing an undefeated 16-0 season and capturing the Texas Class 4A state championship.

long overdue🏴‍☠️

Mike Leach has been added to the 2027 NFF Hall of Fame Ballot

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Congrats to UNH football's legendary 23-year head coach Sean McDonnell for being named to the 2027 NFF College Football Hall of Fame ballot!

Press release https://unh.short.gy/CoachMacHOFballot

has been named to the 2027 NFF College Football Hall of Fame ballot! 🏈

Randall Cobb is on the ballot again this year for the College Football Hall of Fame.

Cobb is one of 80 players and nine coaches from the FBS nominated. The announcement of the 2027 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will be made in early 2027.

Texas Tech Hall of Honor member Mike Leach is on the ballot for the NFF College Football Hall of Fame for the first time alongside 3 other of our former head coaches.

Congratulations to Ryan Leaf on being named to the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot‼️

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